Your Local Palliative Care team

Your local Palliative Care Service may be able to put you in contact with volunteers who could help or they may be able to let you know of other respite services operated locally. These include Planned Activities Groups which may be provided by local councils, day centres, neighborhood houses, hospitals or community health centres.

Overnight (out-of-home) Respite

Please note: For Aged Care facilities you may need an assessment from your local Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS). A waiting period may apply.

Chum House Day Hospice Bendigo

The Chum House Day Hospice in Bendigo offers palliative care clients and their carers the Loddon Mallee Region a supportive environment to enjoy social interaction and enjoyable activities. Call 5454 8929 or 0407 050 901

Emergency Respite

Emergency respite is sometimes available to assist with sudden illness, accidents, family troubles or emergencies that impact on the carer role. It can be provided by Specialist Palliative Care Units in some limited situations. Otherwise useful contacts are:

Carers Victoria provides information about respite services and can be rung on Freecall 1800 242 636

9 week free online course on dementia

The University of Tasmania’s Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), Understanding Dementia, draws upon the expertise of neuroscientists, clinicians and dementia care professionals in the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre. You can obtain more information about the course and sign up for it here.

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